Foster Dogs

I love being on the ice and am grateful for my hockey career, but the off season is my favorite time of the year because it brings me my one true love—my daughter, Bowie Jane. Between my job and my ex-wife living across the country, the time I get to spend face-to-face with my kiddo is limited, though we make up for it with summers full of fun adventures. We’re thick as thieves and take full advantage of our time together, but the distance away from her is killing me.

Grant Elliot leaves his father's veterinarian dynasty and overambitious twin brother to practice in the small town of Homedale, California. When local baker Kate Klein brings her ailing dog into the office, Grants's intrigued by the lab's gorgeous owner. He wants to get to know her but can't reveal his origins. What would she think if she knew his father's clinics cater only to the wealthy who spoil and pamper their pets instead of practicing genuine medicine? Kate Kline inherits Aunt Ella's Bake Shop when her aunt passes away and must make a success of the failing business or lose her ...

Thousands of cats and dogs have come through Barby Keel's English countryside animal sanctuary and, with the aid of Barby and her dedicated staff, found loving forever homes. But Gabby, a small terrier with solemn, terrified eyes, is like no case Barby has ever encountered before. Gabby has spent all eight years of her life indoors. She has no idea how to play with a toy or chew a treat. She has never dug in the dirt or rolled happily in the grass. Strangest of all, Gabby does not know how to bark.

When Cara felt her teenaged children slipping away and saw an empty nest on the horizon, she decided the best way to fill that void was with dogs - lots of them - and so her foster journey began. In 2015, her Pennsylvania farm became a haven for Operation Paws for Homes. There were the nine puppies at once, which arrived with less than a day's notice; a heart-worm positive dog; a deeply traumatized stray pup from Iraq; and countless others who just needed a gentle touch and a warm place to sleep.

From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, Dogtown is an uplifting adventure sure to find a forever home in listeners’ hearts. Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. Chance, a real dog, has been in...

Dog groomer and budding marriage-proposal planner Destiny Amor believes in true love and happily ever afters. Though it’s not in the stars for her yet—honestly, who can live up to the criteria on her Mr. Right Checklist?—she wants it for others. When Destiny’s first misguided attempt at romance concierge ends in disaster, she’s ready to call it quits, until the supposed groom-to-be steps in with a proposal of his own.

Some books are overdue for justice—and in Willow Springs, late fees can be murder. Marnie Devlin thought opening a vintage boutique in sleepy Willow Springs would be the perfect fresh start after her husband's financial scandal and death. But when she joins the local book club, her quiet new life explodes into chaos. The tyrannical library director Delia Crawford—who's been blackmailing half the town—is found murdered behind her own library. With her fierce employee Ruby Gomez and Taco, her Chihuahua with uncanny detective instincts, Marnie finds herself investigating alongside the ...

The Go-Go’s were the first all-female rock group in history to write their own songs, play their own instruments, and reach the top of the Billboard charts with their #1 album, Beauty and the Beat. Made In Hollywood is drummer Gina Schock’s personal account of the band, which includes a...

Dog foster mom Maggie Baxter thought her biggest problems were fur-covered leggings and Biscuit stealing socks again. But when a murdered accountant, a kidnapped groomer, and a shady donor all collide with the Bradford County Animal Shelter’s biggest fundraiser of the year, she’s plunged nose-first into a mystery with more twists than a leash caught under a rocking chair. With her crime-solving best friends Betty and Barb, her sheriff-turned-reluctant-ally Glenn Harper, and her loyal pack of foster pups, Maggie follows a trail of clues that exposes a shocking dog-trafficking scheme ...

Taking Love and Law Seriously... Aiden O'Connell is a decorated search and rescue K-9 officer in Clear Mountain, Colorado. His partner is a fierce and loyal German shepherd named Cooper and together they find missing hikers, lost children, and natural disaster victims. Even though his career is on track, he is still missing one piece in his life-a woman with whom he can share his success. Lindsay Wright has a calling-to help displaced children find loving homes. As a social worker, she sees all sorts of situations that break her heart. She is so busy helping the children she is responsible ...

TAKING LOVE AND LAW SERIOUSLY... Aiden O'Connell is a decorated and dedicated K-9 handler, teamed with a dynamic faithful partner, Cooper. Lindsay is a compassionate social worker who cares deeply for the displaced children she helps. These two public servants decide to adopt a little boy and get married to raise him together. Share in their engagement, training to foster-to-adopt, his job as a police officer, her work as a social worker, their wedding, honeymoon, and many other surprises along the way. But a huge obstacle threatens the home they built together when the little boy's abusive...

The body of folk icon Annie Temple is discovered just before a concert at the chic recording studio and retreat of Twin Springs, and police suspect a young singer-songwriter, Tessa McElroy, of the murder. It seems that Annie recorded a commercial using Tessa's signature song without her permission. But Alice has concerns about the business practices of the recording studio - and owner Ray Gimble's strange obsession with killing an engaging stray dog.

All Brooke Cantrell wants is two weeks to live Brooke Radcliff's life. But the one person who knows the truth resides in the room next to hers at Sunlight Peaks Guest Ranch. When Brooke falls in love with the handsome wrangler who works on the ranch, will her employer's daughter tell him the truth Brooke hides? Garrett Bowman has finally found peace under Wyoming skies at Sunrise Peaks Guest Ranch. Never again will he return to the demanding corporate life in Seattle, Washington. But will the guests recognize him from the incriminating newspaper and magazine articles eighteen months ago? ...

Will Lucy’s royal dreams melt the icy trails or lead her to a grand destiny? In the frosty heartland of Minnesota, where the trails wind through vast snow-covered landscapes, a comical Siberian husky named Lucy reigns supreme. However, Lucy isn’t your typical sled dog; she’s a self-proclaimed furry monarch with dreams of grandeur. When the Running Dogs Lodge becomes the stage for her royal escapades, Lucy’s antics and comedic tales unfold in a flurry of laughter and delight. As Lucy prances along on her journey from aspiring sled dog to the queen of her own kingdom, her unique blend...

In a tale of resilience, will Wilbur break free from the chains of starvation? Join the heartwarming yet unpredictable journey of Wilbur, a roly poly pit bull whose life has been anything but ordinary. Abandoned and starved, Wilbur’s body reflects a past of torment, yet beneath the emaciated frame lies a spirit unbroken. From a neglectful home where hunger was a constant companion, Wilbur rides a rollercoaster of hope and despair. His fate takes a pivotal turn when a compassionate lady stumbles upon his sorry state, marking the beginning of a journey from abandonment to redemption. As ...

Discover the strength within… a journey from the dark shadows to a brighter tomorrow. Follow along on a heart-wrenching yet uplifting journey alongside Dog 88, a courageous canine born into the shadows of a cruel puppy mill. Trapped in a world of confinement and neglect, she discovers the enduring power of faith in the harshest conditions. The tale unfolds in the gritty reality of ruthless breeders, highlighting the importance of responsible choices when bringing a new furry companion into your life. Faced with hunger, darkness, and an unknown fate, Dog 88 and her family hold faith that ...

Stray hearts endure…will Stella’s journey melt yours? Follow along on an uproarious and heart-tugging journey with Stella, the Catahoula/Boxer mix extraordinaire. From the amusing escapades of her parents, Bonnie the free-spirited Catahoula and Clyde the Casanova Boxer, to her own mischievous puppyhood, Stella’s world unfolds in laughter, love, and a sprinkle of chaos. From the poor living conditions of her backyard beginnings to the ruthless life on the streets, follow Stella’s paw prints as she learns the ropes of street life and shelter living. Sometimes a pup’s journey proves ...

Discover the heartwarming story of two broken souls finding love and family in a small mountain town. MELANIE GENTRY came to Peakview, Colorado to find a father she never knew. Now she’s established a home for herself and her teenage daughter. HANK DALTON left his past behind and settled into his life as the head wrangler at Peaktop Guest Ranch. He’s a loner and he likes it that way. That is until he runs into Melanie, who makes him want to reconsider that decision. There’s just something about her. When Melanie adds a foster child and a rescue dog to her family, Hank decides he’s ...

Ken Foster never intended to adopt an abandoned dog. But after bringing Brando home, he notices how many homeless strays there are in the city. Suddenly, he sees them everywhere and finds himself unable to resist taking them home. But what he gains from them in return is far richer than his own expense.

A boy’s chance encounter with a scruffy dog leads to an unforgettable friendship in this deeply moving story about life, loss, and the meaning of family Ben Coffin has never felt like he fits in. A former foster kid, he keeps his head down at school to avoid bullies and spends his...